In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently addressed baseless claims of persecution against white Afrikaners. He did this during a budget speech. These claims were made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks led to a U. S. boycott of the Johannesburg G20 summit. Godongwana highlighted the global challenges South Africa faces. These ...
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at a charity event in Nashville, showing that she can still captivate audiences even when she's not on a full tour. The event was a fundraiser for Tight End University, a gathering of NFL tight ends, and it featured performances by several country artists. Swift, who was there with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, one of the event's...
The Oval Office is about to host a high-stakes meeting. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping onto the familiar turf of the Oval Office. This is the first time he will be meeting with the US President since he returned from a trip to the Middle East. This meeting is a big deal because the relationship between the two countries has been rocky. The US ...
The South African president is heading to Washington for a crucial meeting with the U. S. president. This visit is happening at a time when the relationship between the two countries is quite strained. This is the lowest point in their relationship since the end of apartheid. The U. S. president has been vocal about his concerns, claiming that "terrible things" are...
The US welcomed 59 white South Africans on a Monday. This group, mainly Afrikaners, sought refuge in the US. They claimed they faced racial discrimination back home. President Trump granted them refugee status. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa had strong words for these emigrants. He labeled them as cowards. He believes they should stay and tackle their coun...
The Episcopal Church has decided to stop working with the U. S. government on refugee resettlement. This move comes after the Trump administration asked the church to help resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa. The church's leader, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, made it clear that this request went against their values. The church has a long history of fighti...
The United States has recently welcomed a group of white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, as refugees. This move has sparked a lot of debate. These individuals are descendants of Dutch settlers who arrived in South Africa centuries ago. They are now seeking refuge in the US, claiming they face harassment and violence back home. Many people are questioning why th...
The U. S. is starting a program to bring some white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, to live in the U. S. as refugees. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been strict on immigration but is now making an exception for this group. The U. S. claims these Afrikaners are facing persecution in South Africa. South Africa's government strongly disag...
The United States has taken a significant step by granting refugee status to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans. These individuals are expected to arrive in Washington DC soon, where they will be greeted by high-ranking government officials. This move comes at a time when the US has been under scrutiny for its refugee policies. It is no secret that the US has had a ...